National Security Exceptions in International Trade and Investment Treaties. This project aims to critically analyse national security exceptions in international trade and investment treaties, which

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National Security Exceptions in International Trade and Investment Treaties. This project aims to critically analyse national security exceptions in international trade and investment treaties, which states can invoke to justify treaty non-compliance. A recent proliferation of disputes reveals that some treaties' exceptions can be used as a guise for protectionism or other improper conduct, while others cannot be relied on when genuine security concerns arise. Expected outcomes include recommendations for negotiating, reforming and interpreting treaties that appropriately balance security concerns with liberalised trade and foreign investment protection. This will significantly benefit Australia by enabling it to take action to protect national security and by safeguarding the interests of Australian businesses.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4803 - International and Comparative Law. Lead: A/Prof Caroline Henckels